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Rehabilitating Architecture

Name
Kathrine Holm Birkbak-Madsen
Education degree
Master
Study programme
Spatial Design - Architecture, Design and Interiors
Institute
Architecture and Design
Year
2021

The project is a transformation of an abandoned school situated on Langeland. It creates a welcoming architectural space that improves the recovering and well-being of cancer survivors, through investigating relations between the body, mind and architecture. By applying natural materials inspired by the calming nature surroundings, it acts towards a socially responsible transition back to life.

Spatial interventions
Images of the existing space
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Orthogonal drawings of spatial interventions, parts and whole
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Landscape registrations
The Royal Danish Academy supports the Sustainable Development Goals
Since 2017 the Royal Danish Academy has worked with the Sustainable Development Goals. This is reflected in our research, our teaching and in our students’ projects. This project relates to the following UN goal(-s):
Good health and well-being (3)